Casandra
Casandra Test Code QD89698Version 1 (DRAFT)
Performing Lab
Lab Quest DiagnosticsLab Test ID 7018
Apolipoprotein Evaluation
Clinical Use
Order TestUse
Measurement of Apolipoprotein A1 and Apolipoprotein B, and the ApoB/A1 ratio, provides insight into cardiovascular risk and lipid metabolism. Apolipoprotein A1 is inversely associated with coronary heart disease risk, while elevated Apolipoprotein B is associated with increased cardiovascular disease risk.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Not provided.
Test Details
Methodology
Immunoassay (Immunoturbidimetric)
Biomarkers
Apolipoprotein A1
AnalyteApolipoprotein A1 • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Apolipoprotein B
AnalyteApolipoprotein B • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Apolipoprotein B/A1 Ratio
AnalyteApolipoprotein B/A1 Ratio • Concentration / Level • Quantitative (Continuous) (e.g., copies/mL, % expression)
Result Turnaround Time
1-3 days
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Specimen Requirements
Specimen
Serum
Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Container
Serum separator tube (SST)
Causes for Rejection
Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 7 days |
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
| Frozen | 30 days |